what to do on fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " Art on The Boulevard " Sunday, Feb 12, 2012 - 02/10/12 04:35 AM
Fort Myers Beach " Art on The Boulevard " Sunday 2/12   Our office is again hosting the Fort Myers Beach Art Association " Art on The Boulevard !  Each year Century 21 Tripower Realty has opened our doors to the local art association for the annual art show and sale.  Our office, located at 2001 Estero Blvd, looks more like an art gallery than a real estate office !  Each agent cubicle, hallway and wall space is used to display local artists' talent. 
Fort Myers Beach " Art on The Boulevard " show and sale

Local artists from the Fort … (14 comments)

what to do on fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " Smokin' In The Mangroves " BBQ Cook Off ! - 06/18/11 08:53 AM
If you are lucky enough to be on Fort Myers Beach today, Saturday, June 18, 2011 you might have noticed a delicious aroma in the air. That aroma is from the first annual " Smokin In The Mangroves " BBQ competition. The teams have been here since yesterday and most have their smokers going since then. This is a "Blind Judging " contest where everyone competes on a level playing field. The judges do not know which team made which entry ! Even a first timer can win with the best tasting entry.
 
The competition is being held at the … (85 comments)

what to do on fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " Art on the Boulevard ", 2011 - 04/02/11 09:21 AM
Fort Myers Beach " Art on the Boulevard "  Sunday April 3 from noon to 4 PM   The Fort Myers Beach Art Association is holding an " Art on the Boulevard " at Century 21 Tripower located at 2001 Estero Boulevard.  The local artists are hanging their best works as I write this and the public is invited to enjoy the show Sunday April 3 from noon to 4 PM. 
Works included in this show highlight local island life and scenes !  The paintings are being hung on the walls and aisles of the real estate office.  Tripower has long supported … (11 comments)

what to do on fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Dinner - Nov 6, 2010 - 10/30/10 04:03 AM
If you love shrimp, the wild caught variety, you are in for a real treat !  The first St. Raphaels Episcopal Church shrimp dinner of 2010 will be held at the parish hall @ 5601 Williams Dr ( right here on Fort Myers Beach ) on Saturday, Nov 6 starting at 5 PM.  You should get there early to gaurantee entrance.  The shrimp are wild caught from local waters and are the tastiest bounty from the Gulf waters !  Locals familiar with the shrimp point out that " farmed " shrimp are raised in huge pens and doused with chemicals to … (6 comments)

what to do on fort myers beach: Fourth of July, 2010 on Fort Myers Beach - 07/02/10 06:45 AM
Fourth of July, 2010 on Fort Myers Beach will be observed on Sunday this year.  Visitors and residents alike wiil be treated to a July 4th parade with fireworks to follow.  The parade will assemble in the parking lot of Topps Supermarket and proceed north on Estero BHlvd to our downtown area.  Parade watchers will line estero Blvd for this fun annual event.  Starting time for the parade will be 1 PM on Sunday.
Fireworks will highlight the fun filled day starting just after dusk.  The volunteers, supporters and fund raisers have been working all year and have an amazing pyro-technic … (6 comments)

what to do on fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach hosts volleyball tournament June 5 & 6 , 2010 - 06/05/10 04:06 AM
Volleyball returns to Fort Myers Beach this weekend and all indicators are that it will be another huge event !  The tournament will be hosted by the Holiday Inn located on Fort Myers Beach.  Registration begins at 6 AM Saturday morning with play beginning at 7:30.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Women's Open Division championships will start at 5 PM, Saturday.  Men's Open Division championships set for 6 PM Saturday.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This year's tournament concludes with the Junior and Co-ed Divisions on Sunday.  Bring your beach chair, sun block and camera to … (2 comments)

what to do on fort myers beach: Wasn't born on Fort Myers Beach but I got here as soon as I could ! - 04/06/10 02:46 AM
I wasn't born on Fort Myers Beach but I got here as soon as I could !   Actually, we moved here from Michigan about 5 years ago.   It is the next step on our journey.  Fort Myers Beach is a barrier island a little over 8 miles long and hugs the southwestern coast of the sunshine state.  Culturally diverse, friendly and laid back it has a rythem all it's own.  Many of our rental customers come back year after year.  Some decide to own a piece of our island paradise.  Thats where I can help.
Estero Island, our other name, has grown … (4 comments)

what to do on fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach Invaded by Pirates - Again ! - 04/01/10 07:25 AM
Fort Myers Beach has been invaded by pirates again this year !    The annual Fort Myers Beach Pirate Festival is an October highlight every year as hundreds of authentic pirates gather for the week long festival.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The yearly invasion comes by boat and allows for the swashbuckling mates and wenches to mingle with the thousands of locals and visitors to the island.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Argh ! Matey !  This fun event is a blast for the entire family with games, shows, vendors and visitors all getting into … (5 comments)

what to do on fort myers beach: Gorgeous vacant lot on Fort Myers Beach - 02/17/10 04:15 AM
Vacant Gulf lot on Fort Myers Beach
There remain only a few buildable vacant lots on Fort Myers Beach and this may be the nicest !  Seller has too many lots and is ready to  negotiate.  Lot is approx 75 ' wide and located between two very nice beach houses.  The Gulf of Mexico beach is wide and the sunsets are forever !  Listed @ $1,495,000  by an owner who wants to move on.   Call me with any questions on availability or great opportunities here on Fort Myers Beach.


Bill Gillhespy
Cell:  239  699-7128
 
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what to do on fort myers beach: 2009 Fort Myers Beach 23rd Annual Sand Sculpting Contest - Final Day - 11/09/09 08:15 AM
The Fort Myers Beach 2009 Sand Sculpting Championship is in the books.  It appears crowds this year were slightly less than last year.  Perhaps the windy weather or economy held things down.  Those in attendance were treated to an excellent contest and the following pics show the talent of the 16 Master carvers.
The themes ranged from the whimsical to the patriotic.  This eagle was a crowd pleaser.

Imagine the time spent carving these geo designs !

Dolphins are always popular and this carving was a hit with the kids !

Castles in the sky or on Fort … (70 comments)

what to do on fort myers beach: 2009 Fort Myers Beach 23rd Annual Sand Sculpting Contest - Day 5 - 11/08/09 06:27 AM
The 2009 Fort Myers Beach Sand Sculpting Championships are in high gear with 16 National and World Champions working feverishly to meet the deadline for completion and judging.  Crowds drove, cycled, walked, bused and trollied to the Holiday Inn on Fort Myers Beach to see the carvers up close.
Carvers use different things for inspiration and some of the entries reflect an eclectic flair.

Would your kids even know what this is ?!?!

Some sculpting seem to defy gravity !

Looking for a room with a view far above the madding crowd ?

This one is more … (8 comments)

what to do on fort myers beach: 2009 Fort Myers Beach 23rd Annual Sand Sculpting Contest - Day 4 - 11/07/09 06:31 AM
The action is really starting to heat up as the carvers are allowed to start the " pound up " for their creations.  The " pound up " as it is affectionately known is when the carvers, without any help, position their wooden forms ontheir designated plot of sand.  The sand is native to Fort Myers Beach and considered to be some of the best inthe world.
Each wooden form is filled by shovel with sand for 3-4 inches.  Then water is poured in the form and the carver then " tamps " the mixture with a 15 pound tamper !  … (2 comments)

what to do on fort myers beach: 2009 Fort Myers Beach 23rd Annual Sand Sculpting Contest - Day 3 - 11/06/09 04:58 AM
The 2009 Fort Myers Beach 23rd Annual Sand Sculpting contest Day 3 was Thursday Nov 5, 2009.  The individual piles of sand are in place and ready for the carvers to begin !  This picture shows a contestant assembling the forms for her entry.  After the forms are in place the carver, without help from otherss ) starts filling the form with sand.  After filling several inches of sand the contestant pours water into the form and uses a 15 lb tamper to pack the water/sand mixture.  This is brutal work and gets even more difficult as the forms get higher … (4 comments)

what to do on fort myers beach: 2009 Fort Myers Beach 23rd Annual Sand Sculpting Contest - Day 2 - 11/05/09 02:10 AM
The 2009 Fort Myers Beach 23rd Annual Sand Sculpting Contest  -  Day 2  photos.  Things are definitely heating up as world class sculptors converge on the beach in front of the Fort Myers Beach Holiday Inn to begin carving in earnest.  The first challenge is to turn what was a huge pile of beach sand into a collection of corporate logos ! 
These sand piles are the raw material for what will eventually be the finished sculptings.  The sand is from our beach and considered some of the best in the world for it's " carving, holding and finishing " characteristics.
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what to do on fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach 2009 Sand Castle contest - Day One - 11/04/09 08:12 AM
The annual Fort Myers Beach Sand Castle contest started Tuesday Nov 3, 2009.  This day is used for welcoming sculptors, layout for the various locations and preparing for the first carving event.  There are several significant changes in the event for 2009.  Rather than spread out between the Fort Myers Beach Holiday Inn and the Outrigger Resort this year will see a smaller footprint consisting of the main activities on the beach side of the Holiday Inn and the Point Estero building.  This should make it easier for visitors to see all of the entries.
Shown here is the mound of … (0 comments)

what to do on fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach USA Open Water Swimming Championships June 12 & 14 - 06/11/09 02:59 AM
 
The 2009 USA Open Water Swimming Championships will be held on Fort Myers Beach this Friday and Sunday, June 12 & 14, 2009.
This event will serve as the qualifyer to land a spot on the 2009 US World Championship Team.  Swimmers will compete in 5K and 10K distances.  The 10K event will serve as the qualifyer for the 2009 US World Championship Team.
Olympians Mark Warkentin and Chloe Sutton will compete in the 10K division on Sunday.
Additional info available at: www.usaswimming.org
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what to do on fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach Volley Ball Tournament - 2009 - 06/06/09 07:09 AM
Whether you play beach volley ball or just like to watch it you are in luck this week end June 6 & 7, 2009.  The tournament takes place on Fort Myers Beach in front of the Holiday Inn.  Two person teams will compete in the pro and non-pro divisions.  Pros start Saturday morning at 8 AM and expect to crown a champion by end of day.  The non-pro teams start Sunday morning and conclude by dusk. 

Action started early after some morning rain !
 
 
 

 
 
 
Perfect weather, great " eye candy " and tough … (5 comments)

what to do on fort myers beach: 7th Annual Fort Myers Beach Golf Tourney - 04/09/09 05:55 AM
The Beach Elementary School will hold the 7th Annual PTO Golf Tournament on Saturday April 25 at the Fort Myers Beach Golf Club.  Shotgun start at 8:30.  The event is limited to 22 four person teams and costs $60/person.  Interested golfers and businesses can also become sponsors or donate merchandise for the raffle to be held after the included lunch.  Call 463-6356 to enter or call the club at 463-2064 for more information.  This is a really great event for golfers of all levels and helps support our island elementary school kids.
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what to do on fort myers beach: 22nd Annual Fort Myers Beach Open Golf outing - 12/30/08 04:17 AM
Attention all golfers !  Make plans to be part of the Fort Myers Beach 22 nd Annual Golf Open on Saturday, January 10, 2009.  Held at the Fort Myers Beach Golf Club.  Start time is 8 AM.  Cost: $60 includes Fun, Food & Prizes.  Winn $500 at the Ball Drop !  Entry Deadline: Wednesday Jan 5, 2009   Call for details:  239  454-7500.
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what to do on fort myers beach: Fort Myers Beach " SHRIMP BOIL " at St Raphaels' Church Sat Nov 22, 2008 - 11/22/08 06:02 AM
Fort Myers Beach Saturday November 22, 2008 St. Raphael's Episcopal Church, located on 5601 Williams Dr on Fort Myers Beach is having their delicious Shrimp Boil Saturday November 22, 2008 from 5-7 PM. The dinners feature wild caught Gulf shrimp. cole slaw, corn bread, baked beans, coffee, beer, wine and ice cream for desert. If you like shrimp, the real kind direct from the Gulf of Mexico, you owe it to yourself, family and friends to try this eating experience. Cost is $15.00 and payable at the door. Dress is casual. Just bring your appetite and a smile ! Posted Saturday … (3 comments)

 
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